Jeremy Johnson - Beauty and the Beast Pt. 2

Validation from the Lord is accessible to us every day if we can open our ears and hear it. As we continue to walk with the Lord, He wants us to know exactly the ways in which He is willing to show up for us. God was pleased with Jesus, the Son, before He performed a single miracle. So, remember this: our God is already proud of us because His validation of us isn't based on our actions but on how He feels about us. Here are a few things to remember as you walk with the Lord: The wilderness isn't a punishment; it's a preparation for graduation. The devil pushes, but the Lord leads. If the wilderness is where the Lord has led us, then let's use it to crucify the desires of our flesh within us. God will work with us because He is a God of grace, but there will be a day when He will call us to conquer the things that we have been struggling with. The devil uses the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh, and the pride of life to tempt us, but the Lord uses the cross to sanctify us before He fulfills His promises to us. Sometimes, it's not losing that makes us tired, but the continuous battles, even when we are winning. Those who make it past victory are the ones who realize that in the midst of darkness, angels are present. Even Jesus experienced fatigue, but remember that when you're tired, it might be because you've already overcome. Learn how to give and receive from the Lord, who can provide us with a fullness of joy that no human can offer. Wherever we're afraid to go, God will show us that just as He cares for sparrows, He is already looking after us